Bobby Stern is one of a new breed of contemporary saxophonists who has mastered both the acoustic, as well as current mediums of musical expression.
As a powerful soloist on tenor, alto, and soprano saxophones, as well as the Akai Electronic Woodwind Instrument (EWI), along with his intimate knowledge of production he is constantly exploring combinations of old with new, resulting in a fresh, personal approach to musical expression.
Born to a musical family, (which includes sister, singer Jennifer Rush) and raised in New York, Bobby was constantly surrounded by all types of music, but it was not until his late teens after attending the High School of Music and Art that he considered music as a vocation.
By that time he had moved with his family to Germany. There he received his first recording contract, which led to the formation of the group "Head, Heart & Hands," an Afro Caribbean Jazz ensemble which became quite popular; appearing throughout much of Europe.
Bobby has subsequently performed and recorded with many major jazz and pop artists, among them Marvin Gaye, Joe Perry (Aerosmith), Thad Jones, Ronnie Spector, Tete Montoliou, Jennifer Rush, et al, as well as with a number of his own fine groups.
Returning to New York, Bobby spent most of his time freelancing, writing and producing. His CD, "Ten to 2," on his own Human Bean label, features Bobby exclusively on the Akai E W I.
Check out the artist's website:
http://www.bobbystern.comTrack List:
1. Ten to 2
2. Marie Jude
3. Neptune Rising
4. Urban Paradise
5. Flying Dreams
6. Wang Wang Blues
7. Syrens
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